Teaching Assistant

Kendal Nursery School Is Looking For A New Superhero!
Could It Be You?

Permanent - Full-Time Teaching Assistant – 37 HOURS per week.

From September 2026.  Monday to Friday, term time only.

PCD5 £25,989 F.T.E (£21,790 43.6 paid weeks)

What we’re looking for:
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Team at Kendal Nursery School.  The children and governors are searching for a kind, caring, and exciting Early years practitioner to join our amazing team. You need to be fun, spontaneous and love an adventure.  

At our nursery, we love to explore, get messy, find minibeasts, climb trees, make potions, and pretend we’re everything from dragons to superheroes (sometimes both at once!). We believe that playing is the best way to learn, and we need a special grown-up who thinks that too.

The children want a grown-up who:
•    Loves being outside — even when it’s muddy, windy, or a bit soggy. We do!
•    Knows how to make learning exciting and has loads of ideas
•    Understands little people, you will help when we are stuck, cheer us on when we try, and smile when we do something amazing. 
•    Is not afraid to be silly, sing loudly, or dance like no one’s watching. 
•    Knows how to build a brilliant den, paper aeroplane and turn a stick into something magical. 
•    Is kind, patient and listens.
•    Loves telling stories (especially ones that make us laugh!!) 
•    Believes that giggles, cuddles, and curiosity are really important. 
•    Understands we’re all different, and that makes our nursery the best place ever!

So, if you like the sound of jumping in puddles, going on bear hunts, and learning through adventure, you might be just who we’re looking for.
The perfect grown-up will have:

•    At least Level 2 Early Years Qualification
•    Experience working with children under 5
•    Knowledge of the Early Years Framework and practice
•    Up-to-date Paediatric First Aid and Safeguarding training

Come and see us!

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed.

Safeguarding Statement:
Kendal Nursery School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to support this. This position is subject to an enhanced disclosure and barring check (DBS).

To Apply:
Application forms can be downloaded from Westmorland and Furness website. Further information is available from the school.  Please e-mail Karen Bradbury, School Business Manager on karenb@kendalnursery.cumbria.sch.uk for information or to apply.

Key Dates:
Closing date: Friday 22nd May 2026 (12 noon)
Shortlisting: Friday 22nd May 2026 
Interviews: Friday 5th June 2026